Speech and Language Therapist - Intermediate Care
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Job summary
The vacancy is for the Band 7 Speech and Language Therapy Lead for a large intermediate care team based at Homerton Healthcare NHS Trust.
You will see patients with a variety of impairments, working closely with your therapist colleagues and other team members within the Integrated Independence Team, mainly with Home Treatment and Reablement but also with Rapid Response and the Virtual Frailty Ward as the service requires.
The Integrated Independence Team (IIT) is an integrated health and social care service provided jointly by Homerton University Hospital Foundation Trust and London Borough of Hackney. The service places the user at the heart of the care planning process, and aims to promote independence, deliver outcome focused care, and provide a seamless journey through the care system.
We are an innovative, exciting, friendly and supportive team, with various sub-teams coming under the umbrella of IIT - such as Rapid Response, Home Treatment and Reablement Team, Virtual Frailty Ward and Rapid Care.
Main duties of the job
The post holder is a senior member of the team and responsible for:
- Provision of the specialist Speech and Language Therapy component of multidisciplinary intervention to complex clients of all disabilities within Intermediate care. The post is based in the hospital with therapy being carried out in the community.
- Act as an expert resource and coordinate SLT delegated responsibilities and the delivery of SLT services within the Home Treatment and Reablement elements of the service, to enable a high quality, client focussed service ensuring staff are meeting the service standards and any service related issues are fed back to the team manager.
- Contribute to clinical supervision and appraisal of staff within the service where appropriate. This will include assistant staff and other professions in relation to the role of the Speech and Language Therapist.
- Supervising and teaching Speech and Language Therapy students on placement.
- Actively contribute to the strategic direction and development of SLT and the Integrated Independence Team, including initiating developments and taking a lead on projects as required in line with Trust and London Borough of Hackney objectives, local policy, client needs and government agenda.
- The post holder will be working in a challenging socioeconomic environment involving clients who have highly complex social problems and those from culturally diverse backgrounds.
About us
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.
We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.
Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.
We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.
Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.
Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.
Details
Date posted
22 September 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£51,488 to £57,802 a year p.a. inc.
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
293-EMRS1-0236
Job locations
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Homerton Row
London
E9 6SR
Employer details
Employer name
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Homerton Row
London
E9 6SR
Employer's website
https://www.homerton.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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